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Townnews-Sha CoTSE:2481 73 Days Inventory is 12.76 as of Dec. 2025, which is 1071% above its 10-year median of 1.09. GuruFocus rates TSE:2481 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of 円725.10 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 663 Media - Diversified companies, Townnews-Sha Co ranks better than 64.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:2481'
s Days Inventory Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.05 Med: 1.09 Max: 13.1
Current: 13.1
During the past 13 years, Townnews-Sha Co's highest Days Inventory was 13.10. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 1.09.
TSE:2481's Days Inventory is ranked better than 64.1% of 663
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 28.54
vs TSE:2481: 13.10
Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory
increased
from Jun. 2024 (2.69) to Dec. 2025 (12.76).
It might indicate that Townnews-Sha Co's sales slowed down.
Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Townnews-Sha Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 7.15.
Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Townnews-Sha Co's Inventory-to-Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.05.
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) Days Inventory Explanation
Days Inventory indicates the liquidity of the inventory. Generally, a lower Days Inventory is preferred as it indicates a shorter duration to clear off the inventory. An increase of the ratio may indicate the company's sales slowed. Similar ratios related to Days Inventory are:
1. Inventory Turnover measures how fast the company turns over its inventory within a year.
Townnews-Sha Co's Inventory Turnover for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
2. Inventory-to-Revenue determines the ability of a company to manage their inventory levels. It measures the percentage of Inventories the company currently has on hand to support the current amount of Revenue.
Townnews-Sha Co's Inventory to Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Be Aware
A lot of business are seasonable. It makes more sense to compare Days Inventory from the same period in the previous year instead of from the previous quarter.
Townnews-Sha Co Days Inventory Related Terms
Townnews-Sha Co Days Inventory Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Publishing subindustry, Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Inventory data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Townnews-Sha Co Days Inventory vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) has a Days Inventory of 12.76 as of Dec. 2025. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. This is 1071% above median its historical median of 1.09. Over the past decade, Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory has ranged from 0.05 to 13.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #238 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory too high?
Townnews-Sha Co's current Days Inventory of 12.76 is 1071% above median its 10-year median of 1.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.05 to a high of 13.10. The Media - Diversified industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Townnews-Sha Co's value of 12.76 is 55.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #238 out of 663 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Townnews-Sha Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Townnews-Sha Co's Days Inventory compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Townnews-Sha Co ranks #238 out of 663 companies for Days Inventory. This puts Townnews-Sha Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Days Inventory is 28.54. Townnews-Sha Co's value of 12.76 is 55.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Townnews-Sha Co's own Days Inventory has ranged from 0.05 to 13.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.09 vs. the industry median of 28.54, Townnews-Sha Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Inventory for a Media - Diversified company?
The median Days Inventory among Media - Diversified companies is 28.54, based on 663 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Inventory significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Inventory should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Townnews-Sha Co's current Days Inventory of 12.76 is 55.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Inventory mean?
A high Days Inventory can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days inventory represents the average amount of days a company holds inventory before selling it. View historical data on Townnews-Sha Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Days Inventory is 28.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Townnews-Sha Co's current Days Inventory is 12.76, which is 1071% above median its own 10-year median of 1.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Townnews-Sha Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円725.10, compared to a current price of 円647.00 — trading 10.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Inventory is 12.76, which is 1071% above median its 10-year median of 1.09 and 55.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 28.54. Townnews-Sha Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Inventory calculated?
Days Inventory is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481), the current Days Inventory is 12.76 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Townnews-Sha Co (TSE:2481) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Townnews-Sha Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円647.00 is trading 10.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円725.10.
GuruFocus considers Townnews-Sha Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:2481:
Days Inventory: 12.76 (1071% above median its 10-year median of 1.09)
GF Value™: 円725.10 vs. price of 円647.00 (10.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#238 of 663)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:2481 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Townnews-Sha Co Ltd is engaged in the planning, production, printing of various printed materials, and creation and management of websites. It also provides a local information newspaper which contains familiar information about politics, economics, society, culture, and sports, as well as the sale of advertising spaces in the paper.
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